How to Hang Dining Room Lighting: Chandelier and Pendant Size Guide
Which Kinds of Lights Do I Choose?
There are two primary types of lights people typically use in their dining rooms… chandeliers and pendants.
Chandeliers
There are two primary types of lights people typically use in their dining rooms… chandeliers and pendants.
So, you’ve come to the world-renowned experts in lighting, searching for the elusive answer of how to hang dining room lighting. We’ve got great news… we have the answer and like so many answers provided by the best in the field the answer is, “it depends.” There are variables for you to consider when selecting the right size dining room fixture and to get just the right placement. Let’s get started.
Chandeliers, those big dangly lights found above the dining room table, are what most people think of when someone mentions dining room lighting. Whether you’re a staunch traditionalist or prefer modern minimalism, there’s a perfect chandelier just waiting for you.
Although most chandeliers are round, some prefer one that is linear (longer and skinnier to cover a long table). Either way, when selecting a chandelier, there are two guidelines you can use to help you on your way:
Finally, you can soften exposed bulbs by adding bulb shades to your chandelier to attain a more intimate feel. You may be surprised how differently your chandelier can look with this simple addition.
Here are a few of the best looks in chandeliers right now:
More and more people are selecting pendants for their dining room lighting. Some people select a single, oversized pendant to make a bold statement and foster a more modern look., while others will select 2 or 3 pendants for a more traditional look.
What size, and how many pendants do you need? Let’s start with figuring out the size pendant that is right for your space:
When hanging your pendants, they should be 30”-36” above the table height. As a little hack for playing around with this, hang a balloon from some string and play with the height until you get it to your liking.
Here are a few of the best looks in pendants right now…
That wasn’t so bad, was it. Take a good long look at your space, follow a few general guidelines for sizing, and use our massive catalog of chandeliers and pendants to find exactly the right one. Not only do we have thousands to choose from, but you can narrow your search in many different ways (by style, by brand, by color, and plenty more). And you don’t have to go it alone… if you get stuck, our experts are available to you if you need a hand along the way – just give us a call at 866-203-5392.
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